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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ragnor and his men abduct Aislinn and _____________.

2. What is another reason Aislinn is hesitant to go to the royal ceremony?

3. With whom does Wulfgar train early in the morning?

4. What does the woman at the party NOT do to Wulfgar?

5. Who is Aislinn seated by at the second dinner with the king?

Short Essay Questions

1. What arguments does Aislinn give for not wanting to attend the ceremonies for William?

2. What has Wulfgar done recently that he thinks should show Aislinn how he feels about her?

3. When is the joust held and how does Wulfgar spend the morning preparing?

4. How does Aislinn's state of mind diminish as Wulfgar continues to refuse to marry her?

5. What facts does Maida reveal that proves that Bryce could not be Ragnor's son?

6. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

7. What does Aislinn do when Wulfgar asks is she slept with Kerwick while he was away?

8. How are Wulfgar's concerns abated when he sees the newborn child?

9. How does Wulfgar learn about Gwyneth's cruelty toward Aislinn?

10. How does Wulfgar's generosity toward Aislinn continue as they tour London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Wulfgar and Ragnor. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Ragnor. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE WOLF AND THE DOVE? Cite an example to support your answer.

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